Call to Order

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Item 2 - Consider the approval of the Minutes of the November 16, 2017, regular meeting
of the Texas Transportation Commission

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Consider the approval of the Minutes of the November 16, 2017, regular meetingof the Texas Transportation Commission

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Item 3 - Unified Transportation Program
Consider the approval of updates to the 2018 Unified Transportation Program (UTP)
(MO) (Presentation)
The UTP is a 10-year statewide plan for transportation project development. The commission approved the 2018 UTP in August of 2017. This minute order authorizes funding on programs and priority projects and addresses revisions to project-specific program lists.

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Unified Transportation ProgramConsider the approval of updates to the 2018 Unified Transportation Program (UTP)(MO) (Presentation)The UTP is a 10-year statewide plan for transportation project development. The commission approved the 2018 UTP in August of 2017. This minute order authorizes funding on programs and priority projects and addresses revisions to project-specific program lists.

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Item 4 - Aviation
Various Counties - Consider the award of federal and state grant funding, and
federal non-primary entitlement grant funding for airport improvement projects at various locations (MO) (Presentation)
Federal law authorizes the award of federal state apportionment grant funding and federal non-primary entitlement grant funding to preserve and improve the state's general aviation system. State law authorizes the award of state grant funding for capital improvement projects.

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AviationVarious Counties - Consider the award of federal and state grant funding, andfederal non-primary entitlement grant funding for airport improvement projects at various locations (MO) (Presentation)Federal law authorizes the award of federal state apportionment grant funding and federal non-primary entitlement grant funding to preserve and improve the state's general aviation system. State law authorizes the award of state grant funding for capital improvement projects.

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Item 5 - Public Transportation
Various Counties - Consider the award of federal §5310 Formula Grants for the
Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program funds, federal §5311 Formula Grants for Rural Areas Program funds, and federal §5311(b)(3) Rural Transportation Assistance Program funds to various entities (MO)
The awards identified in this minute order reflect the award of federal §5310 funds to Concho Valley Economic Development District, Inc., federal §5311(b)(3) funds to Alamo Area Council of Governments, and federal §5311 funds to Public Transit Services, City of South Padre Island, and West Texas Opportunities, Inc.

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Public TransportationVarious Counties - Consider the award of federal §5310 Formula Grants for theEnhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program funds, federal §5311 Formula Grants for Rural Areas Program funds, and federal §5311(b)(3) Rural Transportation Assistance Program funds to various entities (MO)The awards identified in this minute order reflect the award of federal §5310 funds to Concho Valley Economic Development District, Inc., federal §5311(b)(3) funds to Alamo Area Council of Governments, and federal §5311 funds to Public Transit Services, City of South Padre Island, and West Texas Opportunities, Inc.

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Item 6 - Promulgation of Administrative Rules Under Title 43, Texas Administrative Code,
and the Administrative Procedure Act, Government Code, Chapter 2001:
Final Adoption
Chapter 28 - Oversize and Overweight Vehicles and Loads
Amendments to §28.102, Authority’s Powers and Duties (Hidalgo County Regional
Mobility Authority Permits) (MO)
In accordance with Transportation Code, §623.363(a)(2) the amendments authorize the Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority to issue oversize/overweight permits for an additional portion of a state highway within HCRMA’s jurisdiction.

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Final AdoptionChapter 28 - Oversize and Overweight Vehicles and LoadsAmendments to §28.102, Authority’s Powers and Duties (Hidalgo County RegionalMobility Authority Permits) (MO)In accordance with Transportation Code, §623.363(a)(2) the amendments authorize the Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority to issue oversize/overweight permits for an additional portion of a state highway within HCRMA’s jurisdiction.

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Item 7A - Contracts
Consider the award or rejection of contracts for non-tolled highway construction and
maintenance, and construction and rehabilitation of buildings.
These proposed minute orders contain information concerning the receipt of bids for highway improvement contracts. The department may reschedule receipt of bids for those projects where the commission rejects all bids. Those bids accepted by the commission will result in conditional contract awards to the low bidders. Contract award conditions may involve securing funding from other sources, the contractor's ability to satisfy federal DBE subcontracting requirements, or other requirements as outlined in the project bid proposal.
Construction of Highways and Other Transportation Facilities
(see attached itemized list) (MO)

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ContractsConsider the award or rejection of contracts for non-tolled highway construction andmaintenance, and construction and rehabilitation of buildings.These proposed minute orders contain information concerning the receipt of bids for highway improvement contracts. The department may reschedule receipt of bids for those projects where the commission rejects all bids. Those bids accepted by the commission will result in conditional contract awards to the low bidders. Contract award conditions may involve securing funding from other sources, the contractor's ability to satisfy federal DBE subcontracting requirements, or other requirements as outlined in the project bid proposal.

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Highway Maintenance(see attached itemized list) (MO)

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Item 8 - Eminent Domain Proceedings
Various Counties - Consider the authorization of the filing of condemnation proceedings
to acquire real property by eminent domain for non-controlled and controlled access highways (see attached itemized list) (MO)
Commission findings, determinations, and authorizations for the state, by motion made in accordance with Senate Bill 18 (82nd Legislature), to acquire by eminent domain, upon the payment of adequate and just compensation, various ownership interests in specific parcels of real property that are needed to develop or improve both non-controlled and controlled access state highways, to include requesting the state attorney general to bring and pursue condemnation suits relating to those specific parcels of real property described in the attached itemized list.

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Eminent Domain ProceedingsVarious Counties - Consider the authorization of the filing of condemnation proceedingsto acquire real property by eminent domain for non-controlled and controlled access highways (see attached itemized list) (MO)Commission findings, determinations, and authorizations for the state, by motion made in accordance with Senate Bill 18 (82nd Legislature), to acquire by eminent domain, upon the payment of adequate and just compensation, various ownership interests in specific parcels of real property that are needed to develop or improve both non-controlled and controlled access state highways, to include requesting the state attorney general to bring and pursue condemnation suits relating to those specific parcels of real property described in the attached itemized list.

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Item 9 - Routine Minute Orders and Reports
a. Donations to the Department
Various Districts - Consider the acknowledgment of donations made to
the department to include: (a) donations in any form, including realty, personalty, money, materials, or services, which are made to the department for the purpose of carrying out its functions and duties; and (b) donations from landowners, with land adjacent to a highway that is part of the state highway system, to construct an improvement on the highway right-of-way that is directly related to improving access to or from the owner’s land (see attached itemized list) (MO)
b. Real Estate Dispositions
The commission must approve the sales, transfers, and exchanges of state rights of way and other
real properties that are no longer needed for a state highway purpose. It must also approve, accept, and acknowledge donations to the state of real property that is valued at $500 or more.
(1) Moore County - US 87, west of Klein Avenue in Dumas - Consider the
sale of the former maintenance site in Dumas by sealed bid (MO)
The district has determined that the site is no longer needed for highway purposes. The property was advertised for sale, and an acceptable bid was received. The site may be sold to the successful bidder.
(2) Travis County - SL 275, S. Congress Avenue at W. Slaughter Lane in
Austin - Consider the sale of right of way to the abutting landowner (MO)
The district has determined that the land is no longer needed for a state highway purpose. The abutting landowner has requested to purchase the land, and it may be sold to the abutting landowner.
c. Reports
(1) Compliance Division report
State law requires the commission to establish a compliance program, which must include a Compliance Division to oversee the program. The Compliance Division is responsible for acting to prevent and detect serious breaches of department policy, fraud, waste, and abuse of office, including any acts of criminal conduct within the department. The Compliance Division is required to provide a monthly report to the commission regarding investigations and a summary of information relating to trends and recommendations.
(2) Report on projects being processed under the department’s environmental
review process (Report)
The report identifies projects being processed under the department’s environmental review process. A report must be submitted twice a year to the commission, as required by Transportation Code, §201.762(a).
d. Designation of Access Control
Harris County - I-10, approximately 400 feet west of Greenhouse Road -
Consider the designation of three locations on the highway at which access will be permitted to the abutting property (MO)
The designation of three 45-foot break in the control-of-access line will allow the abutting landowner to open three proposed driveway locations for access to the westbound frontage road. The district has determined that access may be permitted at the designated locations.
e. Consultation and Review - Department of Motor Vehicles, Chapter 219
Consultation on Department of Motor Vehicles rules regarding overweight/oversize vehicles (MO)
Transportation Code, Sections 623.145 and 623.195 require that the Department of Motor Vehicles Board consult with the commission on the adoption of certain rules regarding oversize/overweight vehicle permits issued by DMV. Staff has reviewed the Chapter 219 rule changes proposed by the DMV Board. This Minute Order confirms the commission’s consultation and review of the DMV proposed rules.
f. Speed Zones
Various Counties - Consider the establishment or alteration of regulatory and
construction speed zones on various sections of highways in the state (MO)
This minute order establishes or alters regulatory and construction speed zones on various sections of highways in the state

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Routine Minute Orders and Reports

a. Donations to the DepartmentVarious Districts - Consider the acknowledgment of donations made tothe department to include: (a) donations in any form, including realty, personalty, money, materials, or services, which are made to the department for the purpose of carrying out its functions and duties; and (b) donations from landowners, with land adjacent to a highway that is part of the state highway system, to construct an improvement on the highway right-of-way that is directly related to improving access to or from the owner’s land (see attached itemized list) (MO)

b. Real Estate DispositionsThe commission must approve the sales, transfers, and exchanges of state rights of way and otherreal properties that are no longer needed for a state highway purpose. It must also approve, accept, and acknowledge donations to the state of real property that is valued at $500 or more.(1) Moore County - US 87, west of Klein Avenue in Dumas - Consider thesale of the former maintenance site in Dumas by sealed bid (MO)The district has determined that the site is no longer needed for highway purposes. The property was advertised for sale, and an acceptable bid was received. The site may be sold to the successful bidder.(2) Travis County - SL 275, S. Congress Avenue at W. Slaughter Lane inAustin - Consider the sale of right of way to the abutting landowner (MO)The district has determined that the land is no longer needed for a state highway purpose. The abutting landowner has requested to purchase the land, and it may be sold to the abutting landowner.

c. Reports(1) Compliance Division reportState law requires the commission to establish a compliance program, which must include a Compliance Division to oversee the program. The Compliance Division is responsible for acting to prevent and detect serious breaches of department policy, fraud, waste, and abuse of office, including any acts of criminal conduct within the department. The Compliance Division is required to provide a monthly report to the commission regarding investigations and a summary of information relating to trends and recommendations.(2) Report on projects being processed under the department’s environmentalreview process (Report)The report identifies projects being processed under the department’s environmental review process. A report must be submitted twice a year to the commission, as required by Transportation Code, §201.762(a).

d. Designation of Access ControlHarris County - I-10, approximately 400 feet west of Greenhouse Road -Consider the designation of three locations on the highway at which access will be permitted to the abutting property (MO)The designation of three 45-foot break in the control-of-access line will allow the abutting landowner to open three proposed driveway locations for access to the westbound frontage road. The district has determined that access may be permitted at the designated locations.

e. Consultation and Review - Department of Motor Vehicles, Chapter 219Consultation on Department of Motor Vehicles rules regarding overweight/oversize vehicles (MO)Transportation Code, Sections 623.145 and 623.195 require that the Department of Motor Vehicles Board consult with the commission on the adoption of certain rules regarding oversize/overweight vehicle permits issued by DMV. Staff has reviewed the Chapter 219 rule changes proposed by the DMV Board. This Minute Order confirms the commission’s consultation and review of the DMV proposed rules.

f. Speed ZonesVarious Counties - Consider the establishment or alteration of regulatory andconstruction speed zones on various sections of highways in the state (MO)This minute order establishes or alters regulatory and construction speed zones on various sections of highways in the state

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Items 10 - Executive Session, Open Comment, & Adjourn - 10. Executive Session Pursuant to Government Code, Chapter 551
Section 551.071 - Consultation with and advice from legal counsel regarding any
item on this agenda, pending or contemplated litigation, or other legal matters.
OPEN COMMENT PERIOD - At the conclusion of all other agenda items, the commission will allow an open comment period, not to exceed one hour, to receive public comment on any other matter that is under the jurisdiction of the department. No action will be taken. Each speaker will be allowed a maximum of three minutes. Speakers must be signed up prior to the beginning of the open comment period.
ADJOURN

Items 10 - Executive Session, Open Comment, & Adjourn

10. Executive Session Pursuant to Government Code, Chapter 551Section 551.071 - Consultation with and advice from legal counsel regarding anyitem on this agenda, pending or contemplated litigation, or other legal matters.

OPEN COMMENT PERIOD - At the conclusion of all other agenda items, the commission will allow an open comment period, not to exceed one hour, to receive public comment on any other matter that is under the jurisdiction of the department. No action will be taken. Each speaker will be allowed a maximum of three minutes. Speakers must be signed up prior to the beginning of the open comment period.